Home / 380.28-524.81-212.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 524.81 and 212.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 524.81 and 212.25 is: 292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 524.81 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/524.81 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 524.81 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 111,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,390.92/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.92

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.